08. Slurries, manure & soil conditioners

Documents

Unless steps are taken to redress the balance of soils by applying a liming material there will be a natural reduction in the lime status of most soils. This booklet, produced by the Agricultural Lime Association in 1999, provides a comprehensive guide to maintaining soil pH, the use of lime, liming materials and yield benefits. Agricultural Lime Association, 1999.

This document has now been replaced by Sewage Sludge on Farmland: Code of Practice, and archived. This Code of Practice applies to the use of sewage sludge on agricultural land in the United Kingdom. The Code has been prepared to complement the Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 covering GB which enforce the provisions of the EC Directive 86/278/EEC, on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, Department of the Environment Document. See also Sludge Matrix. This second edition published in 2006. HMSO, ISBN 0 11 752256 2, 2006.

This technical report provides up to date information on the extent, nature and environmental implications of spreading paper waste on agricultural land in England and Wales. Environment Agency, SC030181/SR, 2005.

This booklet was produced and published by ADAS and funded by Defra. This provides information on how to optimise the benefits of livestock manures on arable land. It provides information on understanding the nutrient value of manures, avoiding pollution, using manures together with fertilisers and applying them to arable crops. Defra and ADAS, 2001.

This booklet was produced and published by ADAS and funded by Defra. This provides information on how to optimise the benefits of livestock manures on grassland. It provides information on understanding the nutrient value of manures, avoiding pollution, using them on grass and forage crops and planning. Defra and ADAS, 2001.

This booklet was produced and published by ADAS and funded by Defra. This provides information on a variety of spreading systems for slurries and solid manures. In provides guidance on preparations before spreading, sampling slurry and manure, calibrating and operating spreaders. Defra and ADAS, 2001.

This booklet was produced by ADAS and Elm Farm, published by ADAS and funded by Defra. This provides information on the use of organic manures on organic farms. It explains the basics of nutrient supplies to soils, management practices, nutrient planning, nutrient losses and other issues such as pathogens and GMOs. Defra and ADAS, 2002.

This is a DEFRA guidance document concerned with reducing the risk of pollution arising from land spreading of manures and slurries. It provides a step by step guide to planning spreading activities and storage. It includes useful standard data for estimating spreading areas needed, application rates and storage requirements. Defra, June 2003.

This leaflet provides guidance on the agreement made between Water UK representing the 14 UK Water and Sewage Operators and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) representing the major retailers. This agreement affects all applications of sewage sludge to agricultural land and came into force on 31 December 1998. Published in 2001.

This leaflet provides guidance on the use of both treated and untreated sewage sludge on industrial crops grown on agricultural land. The end date for the use of all untreated sewage sludge on agricultural land used to grow non-food crops is 31 December 2005. See also the 'Safe Sludge Matrix'. British Consortium - ADAS, NFU, Water UK, BRC & SAC, April 2001.

ADLib summary. It is a summary of DEFRA and Environment Agency documents explaining the issues regarding and precautions required when using soil conditions and spreading non-agricultural wastes (eg. paper waste) to land. Content last updated November 2003.

The 2004 edition of this practical Scottish document has been produced by SEERAD, SEPA and others provides straight forward, cost effective guidance for minimising pollution risks from using organic manures.

Soil becomes controlled waste if the holder of it discards it, or intends to or is required to discard it. It is essential that the appropriate route for dealing with the waste soil is selected. This information leaflet details the available routes and indicates factors to be considered when assessing risks to the environment, including humans. SEPA, 2002.